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@The Tucker Family - Thanks for the info. @Kristy...

2009-07-18T11:28:27.617-05:00

@The Tucker Family - Thanks for the info.

@Kristy - Without getting into a long story (whew!), PatternReview.com has a whole section of the site with reader reviews of machines and sergers, which might be really helpful as you consider this purchase -- in case you didn't already know about it.

For my needs, if I had it to do all over again, I'd get a very simple, inexpensive, but well-regarded model. All I need it to do is serge the edge of fabric. Like a fridge -- it can come with a million bells and whistles and have a built-in TV and signal me when to change the water filter, but in the end it needs to keep food cold and that's it.

Love the yellow dress! And you're giving me y...

2009-07-08T10:06:52.361-05:00

Love the yellow dress! And you're giving me yet another reason to look into buying a serger :)

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2009-07-08T08:12:19.014-05:00

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@Kyle - I don't think I've ever had Cheez ...

2009-07-07T08:14:21.582-05:00

@Kyle - I don't think I've ever had Cheez Doodles! In fact, I don't think I've seen them in the stores before... The 1/4" hem is easy because the fabric presses like a dream right along the line of serging. You'll have to try it sometime!

@Tina - Thanks for your support, always, my dear. Anna's dress was pretty cool! There have been some really neat garments made on TFS, but it's funny to look at the winner's designs for sale on the BravoTV site and note that almost all of them are black!

@Dana - You're so sweet! It was pointed out to me a few days ago that I had not set up my own profile with my email address so that bloggers could respond to my comments directly! Oops! LOL Well, I fixed that right away. I'll keep you posted on the line. So many lessons learned.... Keep learning new ones every day.... :)

Antoinette, Great post. SUPER Excited to see what ...

2009-07-06T16:30:16.902-05:00

Antoinette,
Great post. SUPER Excited to see what you've been working on and "the new line". VERY cool.
And I couldn't have stated the comments thing better. I hate that. that's an annoying about blogger (people not being required to put their email address in there). I love to respond to people. But if I have to seek them out on their blog? yes, kind of awkward responding on a random post they did.
I'm curious to see how this goes for you.
Good luck with everything!

Love the little yellow dress. retro, yet relevant...

2009-07-06T10:42:52.523-05:00

Love the little yellow dress. retro, yet relevant.

I don't have a rule of thumb for responding to comments either, so I might copy your approach!

I cannot WAIT for the reveal of your shop! cannot. wait.

TFS is definitely still struggling to find its voice POV. Totally agreed. In their randomness though, they're actually behaving like the fashion industry, no?

And yes, i'm still watching... Loved Anna's dress last week.

I prefer Cheez Doodles myself. Now I only eat the...

2009-07-04T21:43:09.007-05:00

I prefer Cheez Doodles myself. Now I only eat them between Thanksgiving and New Years.

A quarter inch hem?? I'm in awe!!

Thanks, everyone! @Cindy - I got Clementine from ...

2009-07-04T09:50:29.570-05:00

Thanks, everyone!

@Cindy - I got Clementine from Display Fashion, an Ebay seller. Link to the store here: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/displayfashion__W0QQ_armrsZ1QQ_fsubZ4354286. My original post with a few more details: http://www.clevergirl.org/2008/11/meet-clementine.html

But let me know if you have more Q's. :)

@Gail - If you think PR doesn't focus enough on construction, etc. then you will be amazed that TFS does less! Will be curious to hear what you think.

@Jessica - There are so many dress styles... I'd start with the ones that are only semi-fitted, like the Simplicity Built by Wendy 3964, I think -- the one with the diamond-shaped inset. No zippers, either. :)

@Sarah - I have sewn this bodice at least three times before this one, so it was quicker to put together than a new pattern would have been.

@Pam - Most comments I've read on TFS share your perspective! I think we're all waiting for our dose of fresh Tim Gunn.

@Violet - My rule of thumb is to only make things I couldn't easily buy in a store inexpensively. I buy very, very few clothes these days, which is the best news.

@Geek Sewing - Can't. Stop. Watching. TFS.

@Wendy - I love this pattern! Highly recommend. I should write up a review for PR.com now that I've sewn it a few times.

I love that simple style of dress- they're so ...

2009-07-04T07:37:49.642-05:00

I love that simple style of dress- they're so wearable and cute. :-) I've only made that style with Vogue patterns, but I might have to track down New Look 6723 since the vogue one has wonky armholes.

The Girl in the Yellow Dress! I bet you looked lo...

2009-07-03T23:33:31.872-05:00

The Girl in the Yellow Dress!

I bet you looked lovely in it too.

You are SO right on about TFS. It's so bad, it's good. I just can't ignore it.

I love the dress, though I don't really have e...

2009-07-03T23:29:19.796-05:00

I love the dress, though I don't really have enough of a waist to wear a similar design myself. I've kinda decided to only bother sewing stuff that will be fun to sew, and buy anything else I want or need - only because otherwise I'll just have a stockpile of unfinished projects and nothing to wear! Can't wait to see your new line.
We don't get The Fashion Show, so have to make do with the Fashion TV channel which is only somewhat interesting.

I love that dress! I have mixed feelings about Th...

2009-07-03T21:12:33.841-05:00

I love that dress!

I have mixed feelings about The Fashion Show. I feel even a bad sewing/designer show is better than none at all. Of course, no one is as sweet and caring as Tim Gunn.

I love that dress. I can't believe you accompl...

2009-07-03T21:02:36.847-05:00

I love that dress. I can't believe you accomplished it on vacation! One day I will be good enough to sew something like it and one day I'll no longer have the baby belly so I'll want to wear it HAHA!

Cute! Perfectly summery, I want one! Hehe. Love...

2009-07-03T07:27:32.699-05:00

Cute! Perfectly summery, I want one! Hehe. Love seeing what you come up with. I really need to tackle dresses next. There's just so many more fit issues to consider, but yours always come out great.

Happy fourth!

Great dress Antoinette. I've not seen The Fas...

2009-07-02T23:30:02.221-05:00

Great dress Antoinette. I've not seen The Fashion Show - I'll look for it on youtube. But I've got to say that I really don't like Project Runway. While the show attracts great designers who make inspiring things, the focus is so much on the outcome as opposed to the process. The cutting and construction techniques are rarely shown, except when the contestants are so rushed that they resort to glue!

obviously I meant bet not better...I am tired!

2009-07-02T22:42:35.059-05:00

obviously I meant bet not better...I am tired!

you can just imagine how I adore your new dress so...

2009-07-02T22:41:38.070-05:00

you can just imagine how I adore your new dress so cute! I better it looks as good on you as clementine! I need to get myself a clementine! Any source that you recommend?